after-party ♔ march

[wynn]

♬ Jeux d'eau - Ravel

WHO || Wynn, any and all Knights not currently on missions (if you are uncertain if your character would be at the castle for this, ask!)
WHAT || Squiring Ceremony Afterparty
WHERE || Knights Headquarters, the Ballroom
WHEN || March 1st, 2015, 6:00PM [backdated]
HOW || Prose OR Actionspam

The "afterparty" is rumored to be the real main event of the night. A black-tie affair in the lavish, opulent ballroom, it is every new Knight's chance to mingle and meet some of their new brothers in arms. Of course, a couple hours are provided following the ceremony for everyone to change, do hair and makeup, and choose from the vast array of formal attire in the closets of the balcony "dressing rooms" located at the top of spiraled staircases on either side of the ballroom. A separate dressing room exists for men and women, and they include full bathrooms (with, thankfully, very modern plumbing).

The squires are usually among the last to arrive, and the ballroom is full to the brim with a fancy array of people, of all shapes, sizes and species.

Hope you aren't shy. They're all here to meet you.

Feel free to make your own open threads for people to come congratulate your newly pledged knight.

ooc; also if your Knight wants to get all gussied up, you can make a Disguise (Cha) check for how good they were at hair/makeup/stylin', etc! This goes for... any time.

Comments

[icouldbe_bess]

Okay. [ except. ] I mean, like a sewing machine though? People can do those one handed.

[pwnspatrickjane]

True, but the artistry was just never the same.

[It's said wistfully, almost as though he isn't just pulling this all entirely out of his ass.

Which he is.]

[icouldbe_bess]

I'm so sorry for you. [ they reach the women's dressing area and alice pokes her head in. ] Hello, anyone in here?

[ when no answer comes, she pushes the door open for shawn. ] Please, do go in.

[pwnspatrickjane]

[Shawn will also scan around to see if there are any signs of life (spot 28), before making his way inside, scanning the racks of dresses to see if there's anything that catches his eye off the bat.]

This is ... impressive.

[icouldbe_bess]

[ her hands go to her hips as she surveys the clothes, as if it's all her doing. ]

Isn't it? I like never having to buy fancy clothes.

[pwnspatrickjane]

That is always a bonus. Shopping must be so much of a hassle when you can't explain what you need it for.

[Aka you probably can't walk into a store and go "I need something for my super secret induction ceremony.]

[icouldbe_bess]

Super secret boy band just doesn't translate well to the real world, sadly.

[pwnspatrickjane]

No, it does not. Believe me, I have tried.

[icouldbe_bess]

Aww, were you the notorious sixth member of New Kids on the Block?

[ alice pls, you are too young to know nkotb that well. #boston ]

[pwnspatrickjane]

Sadly, no. But it is my lifelong dream to be part of a four piece singing group. Five was my back up. I knew that six is just far too much.

[icouldbe_bess]

At least you have goals.

[pwnspatrickjane]

[He nods.]

It's important to aspire to big things. You never want to be bored.

[icouldbe_bess]

Good thing you joined a knighthood. Boredom will forever elude you.

[pwnspatrickjane]

That is what I'm hoping. My last job had that little bit of everything to keep me going, but I lost my beautiful assistant when I fell through the Veil, so I figure this is the next best thing.

[icouldbe_bess]

You could always find a new assistant. I'm sure you'll get lots of volunteers. They can plan our wedding reception. [ yeah, she's still going with it. ]

[pwnspatrickjane]

I'm working on a Gus here in the castle. It's just a matter of time before I wear him down, really.

[icouldbe_bess]

Is that your method then? Sandpaper?

[pwnspatrickjane]

Pretty much. Everyone has to give in eventually.

[icouldbe_bess]

[ she grins, shaking her head with a fondness that speaks to familiarity, not someone she's just met. and on that note: ]

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to call off our impending nuptials. You remind me too much of my brother's husband.

[pwnspatrickjane]

[He gasps dramatically, placing a hand against his chest.]

I am completely unsure if that is a compliment or an insult.

[icouldbe_bess]

It's a compliment, Robert is great. But, you know, my brother, so marrying his pseudo-clone would be weird.

[pwnspatrickjane]

[He pauses for a moment, before nodding.]

That would be strange. Though it would indicate you had very similar taste.

[icouldbe_bess]

[ she snorts a laugh, smiling. ] We don't. Robert is a six foot five burly linebacker turned preschool art teacher. My boyfriend works here, so. I mean, occasionally similar.

[pwnspatrickjane]

[Boyfriend. Boo hiss. Oh well, at least he's (hopefully) getting a friend out of the deal.]

So do you two do a Mr. and Mrs. Smith sort of thing?

[icouldbe_bess]

Not quite. [ she keeps smiling at the reference. ] We're both freelancers though, so maybe one day. We haven't actually been on the same mission yet. [ which comes with a shrug, she doesn't seem to mind. ]